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Saccharum

not marked as a favorite taxon *Saccharum spontaneum Linnaeus. Common name: Wild Sugarcane. Phenology: Oct-Jan. Habitat: Disturbed areas, lake edges, especially around Lake Okeechobee in vicinity of sugarcane fields. Distribution: Native of tropical Asia and Africa.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Other Comments: Potential naturalization of this species is considered a threat to the sugarcane industry.

Synonymy ⓘ: = FlGr, FNA25, K4, WH3. Basionym: Saccharum spontaneum L. 1771

Links to other floras: = Saccharum spontaneum - FNA25

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC

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